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Some small businesses are paying tax bills with credit cards. What will happen when they can’t?

A looming ban on using credit cards to pay tax bills will mean one less option for juggling tight cash flow. But the government is under pressure to...

08.10.2026 30

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Donovan Castelyn

Is it really worth getting on the pension just to avoid Labor’s new capital gains tax?

Yes, some people may try to qualify for a pension payment before selling an asset. But the loophole is far narrower and better defended than some...

05.06.2026 30

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Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

More than 1.8 million Australians earn money from trusts, which can be legally used to reduce people’s tax bills. There may be changes coming in...

08.05.2026 40

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Income splitting: What it means for couples

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has proposed allowing couples with dependent children to split their income for tax purposes. In simple terms, the...

17.03.2026 100

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Matt Canavan is keen on income splitting. Here’s what it would mean for couples

Would the policy be family-friendly, or discourage women from the paid workforce?

16.03.2026 40

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Donovan castelyn